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Oct 11, 2010 Suspension 181,675 mi

1997 MERCURY TRACER TRIO VIN [XXX] MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM WANTED AUTO SALES IN WORLEY IDAHO. MY WE HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. WE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. MY WIFE THOUGHT WE WERE BOTTOMING OUT. I CAME TO DISCOVER THAT BOTH REAR FACTORY STRUTS THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN...

Oct 11, 2010 Suspension 181,675 mi

1997 MERCURY TRACER TRIO VIN [XXX] MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM WANTED AUTO SALES IN WORLEY IDAHO. MY WE HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. WE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. MY WIFE THOUGHT WE WERE BOTTOMING OUT. I CAME TO DISCOVER THAT BOTH REAR FACTORY STRUTS THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN...

Jul 19, 2010 Air Bags 130,000 mi

WE HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO GET IT CHECKED BY A COMPUTER AT A LOCAL SERVICE PARTS SHOP. WHEN WE CAME BACK WE STOPPED MY CAR AND IT WAS NOT RUNNING, IGNITION OFF. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND ITS AIR BAGS HAD GONE OFF, BREAKING MY CAR'S WINDSHIELD AND OBVIOUSLY MAKING A MESS IN MY C...

Jul 19, 2010 Air Bags 130,000 mi

WE HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO GET IT CHECKED BY A COMPUTER AT A LOCAL SERVICE PARTS SHOP. WHEN WE CAME BACK WE STOPPED MY CAR AND IT WAS NOT RUNNING, IGNITION OFF. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND ITS AIR BAGS HAD GONE OFF, BREAKING MY CAR'S WINDSHIELD AND OBVIOUSLY MAKING A MESS IN MY C...

Jun 22, 2010 Tires 69,093 mi

WHILE DRIVING FELT SEVERE VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS AND CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD. VIBRATION BECAME WORSE ABOUT 8 MILES LATER, CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. PULLED OVER, PUT THE SPARE ON. PEP BOYS REPLACED BOTH FRONT TIRES...

Jun 22, 2010 Tires 69,093 mi

WHILE DRIVING FELT SEVERE VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS AND CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD. VIBRATION BECAME WORSE ABOUT 8 MILES LATER, CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. PULLED OVER, PUT THE SPARE ON. PEP BOYS REPLACED BOTH FRONT TIRES...

Mar 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE LIFTED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A JUNKYARD. THE CONTACT LATER SOLD THE VEHIC...

Mar 18, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE LIFTED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A JUNKYARD. THE CONTACT LATER SOLD THE VEHIC...

Nov 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 7, 2007 Fuel System, Other 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 7, 2007 Equipment 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 7, 2007 Fuel System, Other 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 7, 2007 Equipment 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,698 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS BLOWN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE ...

Aug 31, 2007 Air Bags 171,437 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V323000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE). THE DRIVER SUSTAINED ...

Aug 31, 2007 Air Bags 171,437 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V323000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE). THE DRIVER SUSTAINED ...

May 10, 2006 Electrical System Fire 19,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A FORD MERCURY TRACER, 1997, VIN #1MELM10P2VW6246 THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING ACID AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE. ABOUT TWO HOURS LATER THE CAR BURST IN FLAMES WE LOST THE ENTIRE INTERIOR. *JB

May 10, 2006 Electrical System Fire 19,000 mi

THIS CAR IS A FORD MERCURY TRACER, 1997, VIN #1MELM10P2VW6246 THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING ACID AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE. ABOUT TWO HOURS LATER THE CAR BURST IN FLAMES WE LOST THE ENTIRE INTERIOR. *JB

Feb 28, 2006 Suspension 139,000 mi

1-CAR SEEMED TO BOTTOM OUT IN THE REAR WHEN 4 OCCUPANTS WERE IN CAR, ALSO SCRAPING NOISE. 2-CHECKED CAR AND FOUND CONTACT-COIL SPRINGS RUBBING AGAINST CAR, APPEARED TO BE OUT OF THE HOLDER. CHECKED AND FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN. SPRINGS PROVIDE VEHICLE STABILITY, CONTROL AND HANDLING. 3-REP...

Feb 28, 2006 Suspension 139,000 mi

1-CAR SEEMED TO BOTTOM OUT IN THE REAR WHEN 4 OCCUPANTS WERE IN CAR, ALSO SCRAPING NOISE. 2-CHECKED CAR AND FOUND CONTACT-COIL SPRINGS RUBBING AGAINST CAR, APPEARED TO BE OUT OF THE HOLDER. CHECKED AND FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN. SPRINGS PROVIDE VEHICLE STABILITY, CONTROL AND HANDLING. 3-REP...

Apr 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. *AK *NM

Apr 6, 2005 Air Bags Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. *AK *NM

Apr 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. *AK *NM

Apr 6, 2005 Air Bags Fire 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. *AK *NM

Mar 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

RPM'S LOWER AND STALL CAR-TOOK TO SHOP IN 2004 TOLD PLUG/WIRE MISFIRE AND VACUUM LEAK. PAID ALMOST $200. ONE WEEK LATER STARTED AGAIN. CAR VIBRATES BADLY WHEN BRAKE APPLIED, BOTH BACK SPRINGS HAVE GIVEN OUT, CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY WOBBLES BADLY, HAS SNAPPED SERPENTINE BELT, REPLACED BELT TENSIONER AND BE...

Mar 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

RPM'S LOWER AND STALL CAR-TOOK TO SHOP IN 2004 TOLD PLUG/WIRE MISFIRE AND VACUUM LEAK. PAID ALMOST $200. ONE WEEK LATER STARTED AGAIN. CAR VIBRATES BADLY WHEN BRAKE APPLIED, BOTH BACK SPRINGS HAVE GIVEN OUT, CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY WOBBLES BADLY, HAS SNAPPED SERPENTINE BELT, REPLACED BELT TENSIONER AND BE...

Dec 21, 2004 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKED FLUID ONTO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WHICH BURNED THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CONTROLLED THE AIR BAGS. *AK

Dec 21, 2004 Visibility

HEATER CORE LEAKED FLUID ONTO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WHICH BURNED THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CONTROLLED THE AIR BAGS. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE'S BUMPER AT AN IMPACT OF 35 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN WRECKED BEFORE. *SC

Nov 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE'S BUMPER AT AN IMPACT OF 35 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN WRECKED BEFORE. *SC

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN SUDDENLY GOES OFF AND WON'T STOP UNTIL THE FUSE IS PULLED-ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. I HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE HORN FUSE AND DRIVE AROUND WITH NO HORN FOR A YEAR NOW DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. MUCH TIME AND MONEY WAS SPENT TRYING TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM AND WAS FINALLY TOLD T...

Nov 19, 2004 Electrical System

THE HORN SUDDENLY GOES OFF AND WON'T STOP UNTIL THE FUSE IS PULLED-ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. I HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE HORN FUSE AND DRIVE AROUND WITH NO HORN FOR A YEAR NOW DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. MUCH TIME AND MONEY WAS SPENT TRYING TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM AND WAS FINALLY TOLD T...

Oct 26, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THEN, NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE...

Oct 26, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THEN, NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE...

Sep 7, 2004 Air Bags Fire 130,000 mi

02V323000/INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR CONTAMINATION. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT. THE WORK WAS DONE IN 2003. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED AND THE DEALER WANTS THE OWNER TO PAY 4000.00 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED WHEN THE RECALL WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED. P...

Sep 7, 2004 Air Bags Fire 130,000 mi

02V323000/INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR CONTAMINATION. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT. THE WORK WAS DONE IN 2003. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED AND THE DEALER WANTS THE OWNER TO PAY 4000.00 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED WHEN THE RECALL WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED. P...

Aug 12, 2004 Air Bags 108,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY WHEN BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DESTROYED BY MOISTURE INTRUSION INTO THE AIR BAG MODULE AND CONNECTORS. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THE WINDSHIELD THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND THE DAS...

Aug 12, 2004 Visibility 108,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY WHEN BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DESTROYED BY MOISTURE INTRUSION INTO THE AIR BAG MODULE AND CONNECTORS. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THE WINDSHIELD THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND THE DAS...

Aug 12, 2004 Air Bags 108,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY WHEN BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DESTROYED BY MOISTURE INTRUSION INTO THE AIR BAG MODULE AND CONNECTORS. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THE WINDSHIELD THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND THE DAS...

Aug 12, 2004 Visibility 108,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY WHEN BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DESTROYED BY MOISTURE INTRUSION INTO THE AIR BAG MODULE AND CONNECTORS. AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THE WINDSHIELD THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND THE DAS...

Jul 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 16,000 mi

ABOUT 2-3 YEARS AGO,WE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING WITH OUR POWER DOOR LOCKS.THEY ARE POSSESSED. THEY LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL BY THEMSELVES.I HAVE HAD OUR VAN IN 3 TIMES FOR THIS TO BE FIXED. THEY REPLACE A PART, AND SAY IT IS FIXED, BUT IT ISN'T. *AK

Jul 3, 2004 Structure

A FEW MONTHS BEFORE AUGUST OF 2001 I NOTICED THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF MY VAN STARTING TO PEEL.I BROUGHT MY VAN IN TO GET FIXED ON AUG.23, 2001 AND THEY SAID FORD WAS GOING TO CALL THEM BACK TO TELL ME IF THIS WAS COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY.IT WAS NOT, BUT I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT. ONLY ...

Jul 3, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 16,000 mi

ABOUT 2-3 YEARS AGO,WE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING WITH OUR POWER DOOR LOCKS.THEY ARE POSSESSED. THEY LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL BY THEMSELVES.I HAVE HAD OUR VAN IN 3 TIMES FOR THIS TO BE FIXED. THEY REPLACE A PART, AND SAY IT IS FIXED, BUT IT ISN'T. *AK

Jul 3, 2004 Structure

A FEW MONTHS BEFORE AUGUST OF 2001 I NOTICED THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF MY VAN STARTING TO PEEL.I BROUGHT MY VAN IN TO GET FIXED ON AUG.23, 2001 AND THEY SAID FORD WAS GOING TO CALL THEM BACK TO TELL ME IF THIS WAS COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY.IT WAS NOT, BUT I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT. ONLY ...

Apr 29, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER CRAMPED UP IN 1997 MERCURY TRACER. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND THE REAR WINDOWS WERE DESIGNED NOT TO ROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN. *JB

Apr 29, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER CRAMPED UP IN 1997 MERCURY TRACER. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND THE REAR WINDOWS WERE DESIGNED NOT TO ROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Fire 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN AT SPEED OF 65-70 MPH, THE CAR CEASED TO ACCELORATE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ONCE THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED IT WOULD NO LONGER CRANK. TODAY WHEN I WENT TO CLEAN IT OUT (HAPPENED AT NIGHT)I SAW THAT A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DA...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Fire 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN AT SPEED OF 65-70 MPH, THE CAR CEASED TO ACCELORATE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ONCE THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED IT WOULD NO LONGER CRANK. TODAY WHEN I WENT TO CLEAN IT OUT (HAPPENED AT NIGHT)I SAW THAT A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DA...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Fire 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN AT SPEED OF 65-70 MPH, THE CAR CEASED TO ACCELORATE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ONCE THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED IT WOULD NO LONGER CRANK. TODAY WHEN I WENT TO CLEAN IT OUT (HAPPENED AT NIGHT)I SAW THAT A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DA...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment Fire 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN AT SPEED OF 65-70 MPH, THE CAR CEASED TO ACCELORATE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ONCE THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED IT WOULD NO LONGER CRANK. TODAY WHEN I WENT TO CLEAN IT OUT (HAPPENED AT NIGHT)I SAW THAT A HOLE WAS BURNED THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DA...

Dec 7, 2003 Suspension

MY 1997 MERCURY TRACER FAILED THE PA STATE INSPECTION DUE TO BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS BEING BROKEN. A REVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS VEHICLE INDICATES THAT THIS FAILURE HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER LIKE VEHICLES BUT THERE SHOULD BE NO RESULTING OPERATIONAL CONCERN. WHY THEN DID THE...

Dec 7, 2003 Suspension

MY 1997 MERCURY TRACER FAILED THE PA STATE INSPECTION DUE TO BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS BEING BROKEN. A REVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS VEHICLE INDICATES THAT THIS FAILURE HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER LIKE VEHICLES BUT THERE SHOULD BE NO RESULTING OPERATIONAL CONCERN. WHY THEN DID THE...

Nov 19, 2003 Air Bags

PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG MONITOR ON 1997 MERCURY TRACER.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED AN AMMONIA TYPE SMELL BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE, SOON AFTER, THERE WAS A BURNT PLASTIC ODOR ALSO EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AND MOMENTS LATER THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND FINAL...

Nov 19, 2003 Air Bags

PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG MONITOR ON 1997 MERCURY TRACER.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED AN AMMONIA TYPE SMELL BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE VEHICLE, SOON AFTER, THERE WAS A BURNT PLASTIC ODOR ALSO EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AND MOMENTS LATER THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND FINAL...

Nov 18, 2003 Air Bags Fire 119,800 mi

TWO WEEKS AGO MY CAR (A 1997 MERCURY TRACER) WAS INVOLVED IN AN CAR ACCIDENT IN KINGMAN, (4 HOURS NORTH WEST OF PHOENIX). THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAULT OF THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYING WITHOUT CAUSE, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I THEN NOTIFIED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND IT WAS TOW...

Nov 18, 2003 Air Bags Fire 119,800 mi

TWO WEEKS AGO MY CAR (A 1997 MERCURY TRACER) WAS INVOLVED IN AN CAR ACCIDENT IN KINGMAN, (4 HOURS NORTH WEST OF PHOENIX). THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAULT OF THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYING WITHOUT CAUSE, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I THEN NOTIFIED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND IT WAS TOW...

Nov 17, 2003 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HORN DOES NOT WORK . DEALER NOTIFIED , BUT CLAIMED VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 17, 2003 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HORN DOES NOT WORK . DEALER NOTIFIED , BUT CLAIMED VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags Fire 102,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-20 EASTBOUND. SMELLED AMMONIA, THEN SMELLED BURNT PLASTIC, AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INTERIOR LIGHT FLICKERED OFF AND ON, CAR BEGAN TO DECREASE SPEED DESPITE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. WAS ABLE TO GET CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STO...

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags Fire 102,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-20 EASTBOUND. SMELLED AMMONIA, THEN SMELLED BURNT PLASTIC, AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INTERIOR LIGHT FLICKERED OFF AND ON, CAR BEGAN TO DECREASE SPEED DESPITE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. WAS ABLE TO GET CAR INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STO...

Aug 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY GIRLFRIEND OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 110,000 MILES. HERE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WE HAD A DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS CONDUCTED ON THE CAR. THE ANALYSIS SAID THERE WAS A MISFIRE IN THE 4TH CYLINDER AND BEFORE WE COULD CHANGE THE SPA...

Aug 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY GIRLFRIEND OWNS A 1997 MERCURY TRACER. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 110,000 MILES. HERE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WE HAD A DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS CONDUCTED ON THE CAR. THE ANALYSIS SAID THERE WAS A MISFIRE IN THE 4TH CYLINDER AND BEFORE WE COULD CHANGE THE SPA...

Jul 25, 2003 Air Bags Fire

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD SEEN SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS, THEN THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK THE INSPECTOR STATED THE FIRE STEMMED FROM A SHORT. *SCC THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING...

Jul 25, 2003 Air Bags Fire

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. THE CONSUMER HAD SEEN SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS, THEN THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK THE INSPECTOR STATED THE FIRE STEMMED FROM A SHORT. *SCC THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING...

Jul 17, 2003 Electrical System

1997 MERCURY TRACER HAS A DEFECTIVE HORN AND AIR BAG.*MR THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG INTERFERED WITH ONE ANOTHER WHICH CAUSED THE HORN TO RANDOMLY GO OFF AND PERIODICALLY BLEW A FUSE, AND DISABLE THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG, TWO DEALERSHIP'S AND A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT....

Jul 17, 2003 Air Bags

1997 MERCURY TRACER HAS A DEFECTIVE HORN AND AIR BAG.*MR THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG INTERFERED WITH ONE ANOTHER WHICH CAUSED THE HORN TO RANDOMLY GO OFF AND PERIODICALLY BLEW A FUSE, AND DISABLE THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG, TWO DEALERSHIP'S AND A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT....

Jul 17, 2003 Electrical System

1997 MERCURY TRACER HAS A DEFECTIVE HORN AND AIR BAG.*MR THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG INTERFERED WITH ONE ANOTHER WHICH CAUSED THE HORN TO RANDOMLY GO OFF AND PERIODICALLY BLEW A FUSE, AND DISABLE THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG, TWO DEALERSHIP'S AND A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT....

Jul 17, 2003 Air Bags

1997 MERCURY TRACER HAS A DEFECTIVE HORN AND AIR BAG.*MR THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG INTERFERED WITH ONE ANOTHER WHICH CAUSED THE HORN TO RANDOMLY GO OFF AND PERIODICALLY BLEW A FUSE, AND DISABLE THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG, TWO DEALERSHIP'S AND A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT....

Jul 16, 2003 Air Bags 58,941 mi

HORN BLOWS NON STOP UNTIL FUSE IS PULLED. BROUGHT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD ENTIRE AIRBAG HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Electrical System 58,941 mi

HORN BLOWS NON STOP UNTIL FUSE IS PULLED. BROUGHT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD ENTIRE AIRBAG HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Air Bags 58,941 mi

HORN BLOWS NON STOP UNTIL FUSE IS PULLED. BROUGHT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD ENTIRE AIRBAG HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Electrical System 58,941 mi

HORN BLOWS NON STOP UNTIL FUSE IS PULLED. BROUGHT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD ENTIRE AIRBAG HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 4, 2003 Air Bags

VEHICLE'S TACHOMETER AND RPM GAUGE STOPPED WORKING CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FAIL. *MR *PH

Jun 4, 2003 Air Bags

VEHICLE'S TACHOMETER AND RPM GAUGE STOPPED WORKING CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FAIL. *MR *PH

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN CLUNKY NOISE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE BURNED OUT. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN CLUNKY NOISE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE BURNED OUT. *NLM

May 15, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALER PERFORMED RECALL#02V323000 REPAIRS AND FELT THE RECALL PROBLEM MAY HAVE AFFECTED THE WIRE ON THE BLOWER MOTOR WHICH BURNED OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. WATER MAY HAVE DRIPPED ON THE WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER SEEMED MORE CONCERNED WITH THE RECALL THAN THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. SCC *JB

May 15, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALER PERFORMED RECALL#02V323000 REPAIRS AND FELT THE RECALL PROBLEM MAY HAVE AFFECTED THE WIRE ON THE BLOWER MOTOR WHICH BURNED OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. WATER MAY HAVE DRIPPED ON THE WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER SEEMED MORE CONCERNED WITH THE RECALL THAN THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. SCC *JB

May 8, 2003 Suspension 37,040 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT, WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. *JB FORDS SYMPTOM (14993) STATES SPRINGS POSSIBLE TO BREAK IF THE PAINT WEARS OFF, THE SPRINGS ARE SUBJECT TO BREAK. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD NOISE...

May 8, 2003 Suspension 37,040 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT, WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. *JB FORDS SYMPTOM (14993) STATES SPRINGS POSSIBLE TO BREAK IF THE PAINT WEARS OFF, THE SPRINGS ARE SUBJECT TO BREAK. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD NOISE...

Apr 23, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW IMPACT FRONTAL COLLISION BUT THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED 4 HERNIATED DISC IN HER NECK, BECAUSE SHE WAS HIT BY THE AIR BAG FROM THE SIDE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS, BUT SINC...

Apr 23, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW IMPACT FRONTAL COLLISION BUT THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED 4 HERNIATED DISC IN HER NECK, BECAUSE SHE WAS HIT BY THE AIR BAG FROM THE SIDE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS, BUT SINC...

Apr 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB FOUR DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. RECALL# 02V323000 SCC

Apr 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB FOUR DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. RECALL# 02V323000 SCC

Mar 31, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. MR SCC *NLM

Mar 31, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. MR SCC *NLM

Mar 28, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB

Mar 26, 2003 Suspension 83,500 mi

BROKEN REAR SPRINGS ON 1997 MERCURY TRACER.*JB

Mar 26, 2003 Suspension 83,500 mi

BROKEN REAR SPRINGS ON 1997 MERCURY TRACER.*JB

Mar 24, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL BUT DEALER STILL STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OVER WARRANTY AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE (RECALL#02V323000 AIRBAG). *NLM *SCC

Mar 24, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL BUT DEALER STILL STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OVER WARRANTY AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE (RECALL#02V323000 AIRBAG). *NLM *SCC

Mar 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash Fire 54,541 mi

HORN BLOWS CONTINUOUSLY. PULLED FUSE TO STOP. TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT NEED TO REPLACE ENTIRE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY TO RECTIFY. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash Fire 54,541 mi

HORN BLOWS CONTINUOUSLY. PULLED FUSE TO STOP. TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT NEED TO REPLACE ENTIRE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY TO RECTIFY. *NLM

Mar 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,249 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A FUEL SMELL AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (9/11/01) WHO INDICATED THAT THE SMELL WAS RESIDUAL OIL FROM THE LAST OIL CHANGE. ON 3/4/03 THE VEHICLE HAD A 24 POINT SAFETY INSPECTION AT WHICH TIME THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A...

Mar 14, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,249 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A FUEL SMELL AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (9/11/01) WHO INDICATED THAT THE SMELL WAS RESIDUAL OIL FROM THE LAST OIL CHANGE. ON 3/4/03 THE VEHICLE HAD A 24 POINT SAFETY INSPECTION AT WHICH TIME THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A...

Mar 6, 2003 Air Bags

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Air Bags

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Air Bags 53,201 mi

THE HORN CONTINUOUSLY BLEW, CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE FUSE TO STOP THE HORN FROM BLOWING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE AIR BAG MONITOR. 8JB

Mar 5, 2003 Air Bags 53,201 mi

THE HORN CONTINUOUSLY BLEW, CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE FUSE TO STOP THE HORN FROM BLOWING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE AIR BAG MONITOR. 8JB

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG, RECALL # 02 V 323 000.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAG.)(02V323000)*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG, RECALL # 02 V 323 000.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAG.)(02V323000)*JB

Feb 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 51,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AIR BAG MONITOR WATER SHIELD REPLACED.*JB *TS

Feb 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 51,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. AIR BAG MONITOR WATER SHIELD REPLACED.*JB *TS

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BEGAN HAVING ENGINE TROUBLE LAST JULY. WHJEN I TURNED THE INGNITION THE ENGINE BEGAN TO BUCKLE AND MAKE A LOUD NOISE. I WOULD HAVE TO ATTEMPT STARTING IT A FEW TIMES TO GET A CLEAN START. THEN THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE A TAPPING NOISE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - TH...

Jan 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I BEGAN HAVING ENGINE TROUBLE LAST JULY. WHJEN I TURNED THE INGNITION THE ENGINE BEGAN TO BUCKLE AND MAKE A LOUD NOISE. I WOULD HAVE TO ATTEMPT STARTING IT A FEW TIMES TO GET A CLEAN START. THEN THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE A TAPPING NOISE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - TH...

Oct 8, 2002 Suspension 31,585 mi

BOTH SPRINGS DISCOVERED BROKEN, REAR TIRES WORN OUT DUE TO BREAKAGE. PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768232

Oct 8, 2002 Suspension 31,585 mi

BOTH SPRINGS DISCOVERED BROKEN, REAR TIRES WORN OUT DUE TO BREAKAGE. PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768232

Oct 4, 2002 Air Bags

PE 02 010 & EA 02 008/ WATER INGESTION INTO THE AIR BAG MONITOR, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT THE AIR ABG MONITOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *MRTHE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

Oct 4, 2002 Air Bags

PE 02 010 & EA 02 008/ WATER INGESTION INTO THE AIR BAG MONITOR, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT THE AIR ABG MONITOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *MRTHE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG

Sep 26, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIR BAG COULD BE INOPERATIVE IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Sep 26, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIR BAG COULD BE INOPERATIVE IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Aug 5, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG HAD DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS WHICH RESULTED IN BREAKDOWN.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE BROKE DOWN. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT AIR BAG HAD DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS WHICH RESULTED IN BREAKDOWN.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, A WIRE HARNESS FIRE OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A MECHANIC SERVICED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A SHORTAGE IN WIRE HARNESS AGAIN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. CONSUMER REMOVED THE CONNECTION TO BATTERY TO PREVENT A DRAINAGE OF THE POWER.*A...

Jul 30, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, A WIRE HARNESS FIRE OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A MECHANIC SERVICED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A SHORTAGE IN WIRE HARNESS AGAIN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. CONSUMER REMOVED THE CONNECTION TO BATTERY TO PREVENT A DRAINAGE OF THE POWER.*A...

Jul 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE YELLOWED OVER TIME, ALSO TINY CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED. THIS MAKES THEM INEFFECTIVE AT NIGHT.*AK WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE SO FAINT THAT HE CAN GET MORE ILLUMINATION ON THE ROAD FROM THE VEHICLE TRAVELING BEHIND HIM THAN FROM HIS OWN HEAD LIGHTS...

Jul 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE YELLOWED OVER TIME, ALSO TINY CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED. THIS MAKES THEM INEFFECTIVE AT NIGHT.*AK WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE SO FAINT THAT HE CAN GET MORE ILLUMINATION ON THE ROAD FROM THE VEHICLE TRAVELING BEHIND HIM THAN FROM HIS OWN HEAD LIGHTS...

May 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE MAKING A U TURN AND APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB AND HIT A POLE.*JB THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *JG

May 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE MAKING A U TURN AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE JUMPED CURB AND HIT POLE AIR BAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE TOTALED.*JB

May 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE MAKING A U TURN AND APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB AND HIT A POLE.*JB THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *JG

May 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE MAKING A U TURN AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE JUMPED CURB AND HIT POLE AIR BAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE TOTALED.*JB

Mar 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEN VEHICLE CAUGHTON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEN VEHICLE CAUGHTON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NLM

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags

HORN WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AIRBAGLIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

HORN WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AIRBAGLIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Air Bags

HORN WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AIRBAGLIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Electrical System

HORN WENT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AIRBAGLIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE AND VEHICLE WAS HANDLING LOOSE/UNSTABLE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A 60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE REAR COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *JB

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE WIRES UNDER THE DASH MELTED, IT APPEARED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH.*JB(CLAIM#25-5518-577)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AS THE INSURED WAS STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, HOWEVER THE INSURED THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY THE INSURED DISCOVERED THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERLY.*JB(CLAIM#18-0530-895)

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE AND VEHICLE WAS HANDLING LOOSE/UNSTABLE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A 60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE REAR COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *JB

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE WIRES UNDER THE DASH MELTED, IT APPEARED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH.*JB(CLAIM#25-5518-577)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AS THE INSURED WAS STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, HOWEVER THE INSURED THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY THE INSURED DISCOVERED THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERLY.*JB(CLAIM#18-0530-895)

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE AND VEHICLE WAS HANDLING LOOSE/UNSTABLE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A 60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE REAR COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *JB

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE WIRES UNDER THE DASH MELTED, IT APPEARED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH.*JB(CLAIM#25-5518-577)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AS THE INSURED WAS STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, HOWEVER THE INSURED THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY THE INSURED DISCOVERED THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERLY.*JB(CLAIM#18-0530-895)

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#18-0629-945)

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A CRACKING/SQUEAKING NOISE AND VEHICLE WAS HANDLING LOOSE/UNSTABLE, WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A 60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE REAR COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *JB

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THE INSURED STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT, AND THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE WIRES UNDER THE DASH MELTED, IT APPEARED THAT THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH.*JB(CLAIM#25-5518-577)

Jan 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AS THE INSURED WAS STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, HOWEVER THE INSURED THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY THE INSURED DISCOVERED THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERLY.*JB(CLAIM#18-0530-895)

Dec 31, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 18-0629-945. *SLC

Dec 31, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 18-0629-945. *SLC

Dec 31, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 18-0629-945. *SLC

Dec 31, 2001 Electrical System Fire

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, CLAIM 18-0629-945. *SLC

Nov 7, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Nov 7, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING, AND THERE IS A BEEPING SOUND. ALSO THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY.*AK

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING, AND THERE IS A BEEPING SOUND. ALSO THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 28, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL WIRES UNDER HOOD BURNED OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL WIRES UNDER HOOD BURNED OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL WIRES UNDER HOOD BURNED OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL WIRES UNDER HOOD BURNED OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 11, 2001 Suspension

HEARD FOR QUITE A WHILE A "CRACKING NOISE" IN THE REAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN BREAKING, BUT ALSO DURING SHARP TURNS. GARAGE LOOKED AT IT AT 60K MILES AND REPORTED BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN. ACCORDING TO GARAGE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESCORT/TRACER. RECEIVED ADVICE NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR, PARTS WERE ORDERED, WH...

Aug 11, 2001 Suspension

HEARD FOR QUITE A WHILE A "CRACKING NOISE" IN THE REAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN BREAKING, BUT ALSO DURING SHARP TURNS. GARAGE LOOKED AT IT AT 60K MILES AND REPORTED BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN. ACCORDING TO GARAGE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ESCORT/TRACER. RECEIVED ADVICE NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR, PARTS WERE ORDERED, WH...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW UP IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC - HUGE SAFETY CONCERNS FOR OTHER TRACER DRIVERS, NO LIGHT INDICATOR, NO GAUGE WARNING, ETC.- CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED, JUST BLEW UP- NOTHING TO INDICATE REASON. SHOULD CONSIDER RECALLING TRACERS FOR INVESTIGATION OF ENGINE.

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW UP IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC - HUGE SAFETY CONCERNS FOR OTHER TRACER DRIVERS, NO LIGHT INDICATOR, NO GAUGE WARNING, ETC.- CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED, JUST BLEW UP- NOTHING TO INDICATE REASON. SHOULD CONSIDER RECALLING TRACERS FOR INVESTIGATION OF ENGINE.

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW UP IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC - HUGE SAFETY CONCERNS FOR OTHER TRACER DRIVERS, NO LIGHT INDICATOR, NO GAUGE WARNING, ETC.- CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED, JUST BLEW UP- NOTHING TO INDICATE REASON. SHOULD CONSIDER RECALLING TRACERS FOR INVESTIGATION OF ENGINE.

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW UP IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC - HUGE SAFETY CONCERNS FOR OTHER TRACER DRIVERS, NO LIGHT INDICATOR, NO GAUGE WARNING, ETC.- CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED, JUST BLEW UP- NOTHING TO INDICATE REASON. SHOULD CONSIDER RECALLING TRACERS FOR INVESTIGATION OF ENGINE.

Jul 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY WITH FAMILY IN CAR- NO LIGHT, NO GAUGE INDICATOR, NO HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR- HUGE SAFETY HAZARD, ABSOLUTELY DID NOT KNOW IT WOULD HAPPEN. FORD IS, THUS FAR, UNRESPONSIVE.*AK

Jul 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY WITH FAMILY IN CAR- NO LIGHT, NO GAUGE INDICATOR, NO HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR- HUGE SAFETY HAZARD, ABSOLUTELY DID NOT KNOW IT WOULD HAPPEN. FORD IS, THUS FAR, UNRESPONSIVE.*AK

Jul 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR ENGINE BLEW UP (AT MAXIMUM FREEWAY SPEED) AND AFTER MAKING IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO LIGHT, NO NOTHING- STRANDED THE FAMILY IN MID TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR AT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SE...

Jul 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, THE CAR ENGINE BLEW UP (AT MAXIMUM FREEWAY SPEED) AND AFTER MAKING IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO LIGHT, NO NOTHING- STRANDED THE FAMILY IN MID TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR AT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SE...

Jul 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHY IS THIS DATABASE BEING ELIMINATED, FIRST OF ALL?! I LOVE THIS. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, COOLANT HAD ALL LEAKED WHILE DRIVING, DUE TO FROST PLUG HEATER SEAL FAILURE ON ENGINE CAUSING ALL COOLANT TO LEAK OUT. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY?! SEEMS THAT THIS IS AN ENGINE SEAL TO ME, FORD DISAGR...

Jul 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHY IS THIS DATABASE BEING ELIMINATED, FIRST OF ALL?! I LOVE THIS. CHECK COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, COOLANT HAD ALL LEAKED WHILE DRIVING, DUE TO FROST PLUG HEATER SEAL FAILURE ON ENGINE CAUSING ALL COOLANT TO LEAK OUT. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY?! SEEMS THAT THIS IS AN ENGINE SEAL TO ME, FORD DISAGR...

Jun 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. NO INJURIES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. NO INJURIES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

May 30, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND BROKEN NEAR BOTTOM. *AK

May 30, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND BROKEN NEAR BOTTOM. *AK

May 29, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED, THE NEXT DAY HE FOUND THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERELY, THE ENTIRE DASH AREA AROUND STEERING MELTED, CLAIM 18-0530-895. *SLC

May 29, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED, THE NEXT DAY HE FOUND THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERELY, THE ENTIRE DASH AREA AROUND STEERING MELTED, CLAIM 18-0530-895. *SLC

May 29, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED, THE NEXT DAY HE FOUND THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERELY, THE ENTIRE DASH AREA AROUND STEERING MELTED, CLAIM 18-0530-895. *SLC

May 29, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED, THE NEXT DAY HE FOUND THAT THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED AND MELTED SEVERELY, THE ENTIRE DASH AREA AROUND STEERING MELTED, CLAIM 18-0530-895. *SLC

May 19, 2001 Visibility

HOLES EATEN THROUGH HEATER CORE INLET & OUTLET PIPES-LEAKED CAUSING DAMAGE TO AIR BAG MONITOR WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEW MONITOR CAME WITH A SHILED NOT ON THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THEY KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME ABOUT IT. I DID NOT TAKE MY CAR TO ...

May 19, 2001 Visibility

HOLES EATEN THROUGH HEATER CORE INLET & OUTLET PIPES-LEAKED CAUSING DAMAGE TO AIR BAG MONITOR WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. NEW MONITOR CAME WITH A SHILED NOT ON THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THEY KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME ABOUT IT. I DID NOT TAKE MY CAR TO ...

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

May 14, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD SEAL IS SEPARATING. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

May 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND THEN THE DASH LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND PARK LIGHTS WENT OUT, APPEARS PARTIAL FIRE STARTED IN FRONT OF DASH, CLAIM 25-5518-577. *SLC

May 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND THEN THE DASH LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND PARK LIGHTS WENT OUT, APPEARS PARTIAL FIRE STARTED IN FRONT OF DASH, CLAIM 25-5518-577. *SLC

May 14, 2001 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

May 14, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD SEAL IS SEPARATING. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

May 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND THEN THE DASH LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND PARK LIGHTS WENT OUT, APPEARS PARTIAL FIRE STARTED IN FRONT OF DASH, CLAIM 25-5518-577. *SLC

May 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND THEN THE DASH LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND PARK LIGHTS WENT OUT, APPEARS PARTIAL FIRE STARTED IN FRONT OF DASH, CLAIM 25-5518-577. *SLC

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

SI, P185/65R14, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 7000 MILES ON A 1997 MERCURY, TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THERE WAS VIBRATION AND A LOUD NOISE. LONG PIECE OF TREAD HAD COME OFF LEFT REAR TIRE. DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Tires

SI, P185/65R14, DOT UNKNOWN, REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 7000 MILES ON A 1997 MERCURY, TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THERE WAS VIBRATION AND A LOUD NOISE. LONG PIECE OF TREAD HAD COME OFF LEFT REAR TIRE. DID MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 3, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED A TRUCK, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. BUT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Apr 3, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED A TRUCK, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. BUT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER FEELS PRESSURE FROM GAS SPLASHING AROUND IN TANK MAY CAUSE A FIRE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER FEELS PRESSURE FROM GAS SPLASHING AROUND IN TANK MAY CAUSE A FIRE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER FEELS PRESSURE FROM GAS SPLASHING AROUND IN TANK MAY CAUSE A FIRE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER FEELS PRESSURE FROM GAS SPLASHING AROUND IN TANK MAY CAUSE A FIRE.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Tires

UPON INSPECTION THE TIRE HAD UNEVEN WEAR AND THERE WAS A CRACK DOWN THE CENTER OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WHICH WAS CAUSING NOISE WHILE DRIVNG OVER 35 MPH (BF GOODRICH ADVANTAGE PLUS 185/65/14 DOTBF76TU1135). NLM

Feb 27, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE WAS MISADJUSTED CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. NLM

Feb 27, 2001 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT RIM IS BENT. NLM

Feb 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATES AFTER STOPPING AND WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. NLM

Feb 27, 2001 Tires

UPON INSPECTION THE TIRE HAD UNEVEN WEAR AND THERE WAS A CRACK DOWN THE CENTER OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WHICH WAS CAUSING NOISE WHILE DRIVNG OVER 35 MPH (BF GOODRICH ADVANTAGE PLUS 185/65/14 DOTBF76TU1135). NLM

Feb 27, 2001 Suspension

THE VEHICLE WAS MISADJUSTED CAUSING VIBRATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. NLM

Feb 27, 2001 Wheels

THE RIGHT FRONT RIM IS BENT. NLM

Feb 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATES AFTER STOPPING AND WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. NLM

Feb 23, 2001 Tires

SEE ATTACHED LETTER. NO LETTER ATTACHED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: BF76TU1135 TIRESIZE: 185/65/14)

Feb 23, 2001 Tires

SEE ATTACHED LETTER. NO LETTER ATTACHED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: BF76TU1135 TIRESIZE: 185/65/14)

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON MONTHLY, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT EVERY 3 MONTHS. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY PUT A NEW RADIATOR IN. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON MONTHLY, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT EVERY 3 MONTHS. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY PUT A NEW RADIATOR IN. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON MONTHLY, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT EVERY 3 MONTHS. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY PUT A NEW RADIATOR IN. *AK

Jan 2, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON MONTHLY, AND CONSUMER HAD TO ADD COOLANT EVERY 3 MONTHS. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY PUT A NEW RADIATOR IN. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE INSPECTING THE TIRES ON MY CAR, I SAW THE INSIDE SIDEWALL HAD PEELED AWAY FROM THE CASING. THIS CONDITION IS ON BOTH FRONT TIRES AND CONSISTS OF ABOUT 12 INCHES OF DAMAGE PER TIRE. I CALLED GOODYEAR CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY GAVE ME THE IMPRESSION THAT IT WAS NOT OF ANY GREAT CONCERN AND THA...

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE INSPECTING THE TIRES ON MY CAR, I SAW THE INSIDE SIDEWALL HAD PEELED AWAY FROM THE CASING. THIS CONDITION IS ON BOTH FRONT TIRES AND CONSISTS OF ABOUT 12 INCHES OF DAMAGE PER TIRE. I CALLED GOODYEAR CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY GAVE ME THE IMPRESSION THAT IT WAS NOT OF ANY GREAT CONCERN AND THA...

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE INSPECTING THE TIRES ON MY CAR, I SAW THE INSIDE SIDEWALL HAD PEELED AWAY FROM THE CASING. THIS CONDITION IS ON BOTH FRONT TIRES AND CONSISTS OF ABOUT 12 INCHES OF DAMAGE PER TIRE. I CALLED GOODYEAR CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY GAVE ME THE IMPRESSION THAT IT WAS NOT OF ANY GREAT CONCERN AND THA...

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

WHILE INSPECTING THE TIRES ON MY CAR, I SAW THE INSIDE SIDEWALL HAD PEELED AWAY FROM THE CASING. THIS CONDITION IS ON BOTH FRONT TIRES AND CONSISTS OF ABOUT 12 INCHES OF DAMAGE PER TIRE. I CALLED GOODYEAR CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY GAVE ME THE IMPRESSION THAT IT WAS NOT OF ANY GREAT CONCERN AND THA...

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES DUE TO THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE THAT HAD A KNOT ON IT AND THE TWO BACK TIRES WERE OUT OF ROUND. (GOODYEAR 185-65 ADV+822626). *YH

Sep 25, 2000 Tires

THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES DUE TO THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE THAT HAD A KNOT ON IT AND THE TWO BACK TIRES WERE OUT OF ROUND. (GOODYEAR 185-65 ADV+822626). *YH

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL TIRES VIBRATING. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND DEALER FOUND OUT THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS HAVING A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE RESPOND P185/65 R14. *AK FIRESTONE P185/65/R14 *MW

Sep 1, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL TIRES VIBRATING. THEN, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND DEALER FOUND OUT THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS HAVING A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE RESPOND P185/65 R14. *AK FIRESTONE P185/65/R14 *MW

Aug 23, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF STORE WHEN HE HEARD HORN GOING OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT HORN ASSEMBLY WAS ATTACHED TO AIRBAG, AND THAT AIRBAG MODULAR UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AS ONE UNIT. CONSUMER STATED THAT JUST BY TOUCHING ON HORN LIGHTLY IT WOULD GO...

Aug 23, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF STORE WHEN HE HEARD HORN GOING OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT HORN ASSEMBLY WAS ATTACHED TO AIRBAG, AND THAT AIRBAG MODULAR UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AS ONE UNIT. CONSUMER STATED THAT JUST BY TOUCHING ON HORN LIGHTLY IT WOULD GO...

Aug 23, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF STORE WHEN HE HEARD HORN GOING OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT HORN ASSEMBLY WAS ATTACHED TO AIRBAG, AND THAT AIRBAG MODULAR UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AS ONE UNIT. CONSUMER STATED THAT JUST BY TOUCHING ON HORN LIGHTLY IT WOULD GO...

Aug 23, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS INSIDE OF STORE WHEN HE HEARD HORN GOING OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT HORN ASSEMBLY WAS ATTACHED TO AIRBAG, AND THAT AIRBAG MODULAR UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AS ONE UNIT. CONSUMER STATED THAT JUST BY TOUCHING ON HORN LIGHTLY IT WOULD GO...

Jul 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RETAINING PINS THAT HOLD BRAKE PADS IN PLACE ARE LOOSE, CAUSING CONTACT TO THE WHEEL, AND EVENTUAL SEPARATION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK MORE SPECIFICALLY THE RETAINING CLIPS THAT HOLD THE RETAINING PINS IN THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY SNAP AND FLY OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PINS CONTACT TH...

Jul 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RETAINING PINS THAT HOLD BRAKE PADS IN PLACE ARE LOOSE, CAUSING CONTACT TO THE WHEEL, AND EVENTUAL SEPARATION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK MORE SPECIFICALLY THE RETAINING CLIPS THAT HOLD THE RETAINING PINS IN THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY SNAP AND FLY OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE PINS CONTACT TH...

Jul 13, 2000 Suspension

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTED OUT AND ARE BROKEN PREMATURELY, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT, UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

Jul 13, 2000 Suspension

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTED OUT AND ARE BROKEN PREMATURELY, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT, UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY FELL APART, CAUSING THE BELT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, AND DAMAGE TO THE TIMING CHAIN. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY FELL APART, CAUSING THE BELT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, AND DAMAGE TO THE TIMING CHAIN. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Jun 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. NOT SURE IF VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 6, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. NOT SURE IF VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 25, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT KEEPS GETTING STUCK, AND WOULD LOCK CONSUMER IN SEAT. ALSO REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT. *AK

May 25, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT KEEPS GETTING STUCK, AND WOULD LOCK CONSUMER IN SEAT. ALSO REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 24, 2000 Electrical System

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 24, 2000 Electrical System

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 24, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 1997 MECURY TRACER, THAT HAS BEEN IN FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN WAS WHEN MY " ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS ON 1/18/2000, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THAT MY #3 WAS MISFIRING ...

Feb 15, 2000 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Air Bags

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD BLINK AT 3-4 TIMES THE NORMAL AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BEING OUT, ONCE BULB WAS REPLACED ALL TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONING WAS NORMAL. *MJS

Dec 14, 1999 Exterior Lighting

LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD BLINK AT 3-4 TIMES THE NORMAL AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BEING OUT, ONCE BULB WAS REPLACED ALL TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONING WAS NORMAL. *MJS

Dec 2, 1999 Electrical System

HORN MALFUNCTIOND ( HORN WOULD CONTINUE TO BLOW). FUSE WAS REMOVED TO STOP IT FROM SOUNDING OFF. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HORN SWITCH AND AIR BAG WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAN NHTSA SHARE SOME LIGHT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Air Bags

HORN MALFUNCTIOND ( HORN WOULD CONTINUE TO BLOW). FUSE WAS REMOVED TO STOP IT FROM SOUNDING OFF. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HORN SWITCH AND AIR BAG WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAN NHTSA SHARE SOME LIGHT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Electrical System

HORN MALFUNCTIOND ( HORN WOULD CONTINUE TO BLOW). FUSE WAS REMOVED TO STOP IT FROM SOUNDING OFF. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HORN SWITCH AND AIR BAG WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAN NHTSA SHARE SOME LIGHT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Air Bags

HORN MALFUNCTIOND ( HORN WOULD CONTINUE TO BLOW). FUSE WAS REMOVED TO STOP IT FROM SOUNDING OFF. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HORN SWITCH AND AIR BAG WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAN NHTSA SHARE SOME LIGHT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURNED KEY ON AND THE EXHAUST PIPE BROKE. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND FUMES CAME UP IN THE CAR. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID WARRANTY RAN OUT A WEEK AGO. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED. CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TURNED KEY ON AND THE EXHAUST PIPE BROKE. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND FUMES CAME UP IN THE CAR. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID WARRANTY RAN OUT A WEEK AGO. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED. CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH A DEER WAS ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND HIT A TREE. CONSUMER WENT TO UNHOOK SEAT BELT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, AND HEARD VEHICLE RUNNING. LEANED BACK TO CUT IT OFF, AND SEAT BELT CAME OUTOF BUCKLE AND KNOCKE DRIVER ...

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH A DEER WAS ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND HIT A TREE. CONSUMER WENT TO UNHOOK SEAT BELT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, AND HEARD VEHICLE RUNNING. LEANED BACK TO CUT IT OFF, AND SEAT BELT CAME OUTOF BUCKLE AND KNOCKE DRIVER ...

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH A DEER WAS ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND HIT A TREE. CONSUMER WENT TO UNHOOK SEAT BELT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, AND HEARD VEHICLE RUNNING. LEANED BACK TO CUT IT OFF, AND SEAT BELT CAME OUTOF BUCKLE AND KNOCKE DRIVER ...

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH A DEER WAS ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND HIT A TREE. CONSUMER WENT TO UNHOOK SEAT BELT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, AND HEARD VEHICLE RUNNING. LEANED BACK TO CUT IT OFF, AND SEAT BELT CAME OUTOF BUCKLE AND KNOCKE DRIVER ...

Nov 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A DEER WAS CROSSING. SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. HOWEVER, AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A DEER WAS CROSSING. SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. HOWEVER, AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF THE CABLE DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE. MJS

Oct 7, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF THE CABLE DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE. MJS

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

FRONT SEAL LEAKING AT 36,000 MILE OF WEAR; ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFROMATION ON THIS CONDITION. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

FRONT SEAL LEAKING AT 36,000 MILE OF WEAR; ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFROMATION ON THIS CONDITION. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER TO SLOW DOWN. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. DEALER REPLACED PADS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 6 OR 7 TIMES. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER TO SLOW DOWN. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. DEALER REPLACED PADS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 6 OR 7 TIMES. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER TO SLOW DOWN. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. DEALER REPLACED PADS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 6 OR 7 TIMES. *AK

Sep 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL STIFFENS AND THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER TO SLOW DOWN. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. DEALER REPLACED PADS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 6 OR 7 TIMES. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY--DEAD.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY--DEAD.

Aug 19, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT BROKE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD FIX THE SEAT BELT AT OWNER'S COST. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT BROKE.DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD FIX THE SEAT BELT AT OWNER'S COST. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY "SEPARATED" RUINING THE BELT AND THE PULLEY, REQUIRING THAT BOTH BE REPLACED. I DID NOT THINK THAT I SHOULD HAVE THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS WITH A CAR THAT ONLY HAD 40,600 MILES ON IT. I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR THE DEALER WHO WORKED ON THE CAR. ...

Jul 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY "SEPARATED" RUINING THE BELT AND THE PULLEY, REQUIRING THAT BOTH BE REPLACED. I DID NOT THINK THAT I SHOULD HAVE THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS WITH A CAR THAT ONLY HAD 40,600 MILES ON IT. I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR THE DEALER WHO WORKED ON THE CAR. ...

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS STALLING WHEN TURNING A CORNER, STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS STALLING WHEN TURNING A CORNER, STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY SHUTTER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND REALIGNED THE ROTORS. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY SHUTTER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND REALIGNED THE ROTORS. *AK

May 26, 1999 Electrical System

AT 36,000 MILES ALTERNATOR NUTS THAT HOLD THE POWER STEERING BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 26, 1999 Electrical System

AT 36,000 MILES ALTERNATOR NUTS THAT HOLD THE POWER STEERING BELT CAME OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 13, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR, CLOSED THE DOOR, AND THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED . *AK

May 13, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR, CLOSED THE DOOR, AND THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED . *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED,REAR PADS/ SHOES NOISY WHEN APPLIED & RELEASED, DEALER SAID STILL HAD 60% OF PADS AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. DEALER SAID THAT ALL OF THE NEW TYPE LININGS MAKE NOISE. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTED COLD THE LIFTERS TAP FOR A WHILE, UNTIL IT WARMS UP. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN APPLIED,REAR PADS/ SHOES NOISY WHEN APPLIED & RELEASED, DEALER SAID STILL HAD 60% OF PADS AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. DEALER SAID THAT ALL OF THE NEW TYPE LININGS MAKE NOISE. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTED COLD THE LIFTERS TAP FOR A WHILE, UNTIL IT WARMS UP. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT FIT CONSUMER PROPERLY, EXTENDERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT FIT CONSUMER PROPERLY, EXTENDERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. MJS

Jan 27, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD AND WENT DOWN INTO A DITCH, AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HIT HER FACE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD AND WENT DOWN INTO A DITCH, AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO HIT HER FACE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Nov 27, 1998 Steering Crash

STEERING, SHIMMERING LIKE THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF LINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF 2 TIMES THIRD TIME WENT TO DIXIE AND SET UP TO HAVE IT CHECK SINCE THE LIGHT STAYED ON THIS TIME AND DID NOT GO BACK OFF. SEATBELT, WILL NOT LATCH AT TIMES I HAVE TO KEEP TRYING TO PRESS IN THE RE...

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

STEERING, SHIMMERING LIKE THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF LINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF 2 TIMES THIRD TIME WENT TO DIXIE AND SET UP TO HAVE IT CHECK SINCE THE LIGHT STAYED ON THIS TIME AND DID NOT GO BACK OFF. SEATBELT, WILL NOT LATCH AT TIMES I HAVE TO KEEP TRYING TO PRESS IN THE RE...

Nov 27, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

STEERING, SHIMMERING LIKE THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF LINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF 2 TIMES THIRD TIME WENT TO DIXIE AND SET UP TO HAVE IT CHECK SINCE THE LIGHT STAYED ON THIS TIME AND DID NOT GO BACK OFF. SEATBELT, WILL NOT LATCH AT TIMES I HAVE TO KEEP TRYING TO PRESS IN THE RE...

Nov 27, 1998 Steering Crash

STEERING, SHIMMERING LIKE THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF LINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF 2 TIMES THIRD TIME WENT TO DIXIE AND SET UP TO HAVE IT CHECK SINCE THE LIGHT STAYED ON THIS TIME AND DID NOT GO BACK OFF. SEATBELT, WILL NOT LATCH AT TIMES I HAVE TO KEEP TRYING TO PRESS IN THE RE...

Nov 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

STEERING, SHIMMERING LIKE THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF LINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF 2 TIMES THIRD TIME WENT TO DIXIE AND SET UP TO HAVE IT CHECK SINCE THE LIGHT STAYED ON THIS TIME AND DID NOT GO BACK OFF. SEATBELT, WILL NOT LATCH AT TIMES I HAVE TO KEEP TRYING TO PRESS IN THE RE...

Nov 27, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

STEERING, SHIMMERING LIKE THE FRONT END WAS OUT OF LINE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF 2 TIMES THIRD TIME WENT TO DIXIE AND SET UP TO HAVE IT CHECK SINCE THE LIGHT STAYED ON THIS TIME AND DID NOT GO BACK OFF. SEATBELT, WILL NOT LATCH AT TIMES I HAVE TO KEEP TRYING TO PRESS IN THE RE...

Nov 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TAPS AND CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. STATED THE PROBLEM CAUSED BY CRACKED CRANKSHAFT. AFTER ENGINE REPLACED, PROBLEM CONTINUED AND DEALER SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ML

Nov 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE GRINDING AND SQUEAKING. TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY DENIED THE SERVICE. FOUND THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER ANOTHER VIN #. REPAIR WORK STILL CANNOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK

Nov 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TAPS AND CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. STATED THE PROBLEM CAUSED BY CRACKED CRANKSHAFT. AFTER ENGINE REPLACED, PROBLEM CONTINUED AND DEALER SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ML

Nov 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES WERE GRINDING AND SQUEAKING. TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY DENIED THE SERVICE. FOUND THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER ANOTHER VIN #. REPAIR WORK STILL CANNOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK

Nov 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PARALLEL PARKED WHEN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND A PUBLIC TREE. ALSO BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE'S ESTIMATED DAMAGES WAS $4000.00 PLUS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *N...

Nov 3, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER PARALLEL PARKED WHEN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND A PUBLIC TREE. ALSO BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE'S ESTIMATED DAMAGES WAS $4000.00 PLUS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *N...

Nov 3, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PARALLEL PARKED WHEN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND A PUBLIC TREE. ALSO BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE'S ESTIMATED DAMAGES WAS $4000.00 PLUS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *N...

Nov 3, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER PARALLEL PARKED WHEN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR AND A PUBLIC TREE. ALSO BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE'S ESTIMATED DAMAGES WAS $4000.00 PLUS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WER NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *N...

Oct 10, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 10, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR 12 HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR 12 HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF THE STEERING CAUSED CONSUMER'S HAND TO GET STUCK WHILE TURNING RESULTING IN FRACTURED FINGER AND INJURY.

Sep 17, 1998 Steering

DESIGN OF THE STEERING CAUSED CONSUMER'S HAND TO GET STUCK WHILE TURNING RESULTING IN FRACTURED FINGER AND INJURY.

Aug 6, 1998 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM MAKES NOISE IN THE FRONT END.

Aug 6, 1998 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM MAKES NOISE IN THE FRONT END.

Jun 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN FOOT IS OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP. DEALER INSISTS VEHICLE WORKS RIGHT, AND THAT ACCELERATION HAS TO DO WITH USE OF EXCESS FUEL. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN FOOT IS OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP. DEALER INSISTS VEHICLE WORKS RIGHT, AND THAT ACCELERATION HAS TO DO WITH USE OF EXCESS FUEL. *AK

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Mar 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Mar 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, IT DID NOT STOP, ACCELERATING UNTIL VEHICLE WAS 70 MPH. THEN CONTINUED AS NORMAL CONSUMER SAID VEHICLE HA CRUISE CONTROL AND WAS NOT ENGAGED AT THAT TIME. *AK

Mar 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, IT DID NOT STOP, ACCELERATING UNTIL VEHICLE WAS 70 MPH. THEN CONTINUED AS NORMAL CONSUMER SAID VEHICLE HA CRUISE CONTROL AND WAS NOT ENGAGED AT THAT TIME. *AK

Feb 19, 1998 Unknown Or Other

REQUESTING INFORMATION OF ANY RECALLS.

Feb 19, 1998 Unknown Or Other

REQUESTING INFORMATION OF ANY RECALLS.

Feb 12, 1998 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES HAD SAME FAILURE BETWEEN 38000 AND 40000 MILES. INNER SIDE WALL SEPERATED CAUSING SLOW AIR LOSS. TIRE WOULD PEEL APART HALFWAY BETWEEN THE TREAD AND THE BEAD. TIRES WERE ROTATED OFTEN AND SHOWED NO EXCESS OR IRREGULAR WEAR.

Feb 12, 1998 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES HAD SAME FAILURE BETWEEN 38000 AND 40000 MILES. INNER SIDE WALL SEPERATED CAUSING SLOW AIR LOSS. TIRE WOULD PEEL APART HALFWAY BETWEEN THE TREAD AND THE BEAD. TIRES WERE ROTATED OFTEN AND SHOWED NO EXCESS OR IRREGULAR WEAR.

Feb 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON, INDICATING MALFUNCTION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 10, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON, INDICATING MALFUNCTION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT CLEAR PROPERLY, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Feb 5, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT CLEAR PROPERLY, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Dec 29, 1997 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY EVERYTIME THE WINDOW IS OPENED TO LET AIR IN, CAN'T CLOSE IT DUE TO CABIN PRESSURE BUILD UP. *AK

Dec 29, 1997 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY EVERYTIME THE WINDOW IS OPENED TO LET AIR IN, CAN'T CLOSE IT DUE TO CABIN PRESSURE BUILD UP. *AK

Nov 26, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMEN/VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING A MINOR ACCIDENT. CAUSED BURN INJURIES TO THE THUMB AND CHIN.

Nov 26, 1997 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMEN/VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING A MINOR ACCIDENT. CAUSED BURN INJURIES TO THE THUMB AND CHIN.

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS STICKING CAUSING ROTORS TO OVERHEAT AND WARP.

Nov 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS STICKING CAUSING ROTORS TO OVERHEAT AND WARP.

Oct 20, 1997 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW WON'T CLOSE AT HIGH SPEEDS DUE TO CABIN PRESSURE. GLASS WOBBLES.

Oct 20, 1997 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW WON'T CLOSE AT HIGH SPEEDS DUE TO CABIN PRESSURE. GLASS WOBBLES.

Jun 3, 1997 Tires

3 OF 4 TIRE WERE DRY ROT ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALLS (GOODYEAR CONQUEST SIZE 185-65R 14). NLM

Jun 3, 1997 Tires

3 OF 4 TIRE WERE DRY ROT ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALLS (GOODYEAR CONQUEST SIZE 185-65R 14). NLM

May 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WITHOUT IMPACT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

May 30, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WITHOUT IMPACT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Apr 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: DRIVING APPROXIAMATELY 10MPH AND VEHICLE AHEAD DIDN'T GIVE ENOUGH NOTICE THAT IT WAS GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, HIT A VEHICLE IN BACK AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT THEY SHATTERED FRONT WINDSHIELD AND INJURED DRIVER'S NECK AND BACK. DRIVER'S AIR BAG CAME OUT WITH TO ...

Apr 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: DRIVING APPROXIAMATELY 10MPH AND VEHICLE AHEAD DIDN'T GIVE ENOUGH NOTICE THAT IT WAS GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, HIT A VEHICLE IN BACK AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT THEY SHATTERED FRONT WINDSHIELD AND INJURED DRIVER'S NECK AND BACK. DRIVER'S AIR BAG CAME OUT WITH TO ...

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE; ALS0, REPLACED LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE; ALS0, REPLACED LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE; ALS0, REPLACED LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Mar 17, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE; ALS0, REPLACED LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DUE TO FAILURE OF MASTER CYLINER. THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COLD AMBIANT TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME.

Feb 20, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DUE TO FAILURE OF MASTER CYLINER. THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE COLD AMBIANT TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME.

Dec 30, 1996 Visibility

WINDOWS VIBRATE.

Dec 30, 1996 Visibility

WINDOWS VIBRATE.